I like to keep a relatively clean desktop. I have my frequently used icons situated just where I need them and I try to limit my amount of desktop shortcuts, but sometimes that’s just not enough for me. I mean, when I first installed Windows 7, all I had was a recycle bin icon and not much else to speak of!

Have you ever put together a PowerPoint presentation where it seems that the slides have way too much unused space on the left and right sides? I know that when I put together presentations for teaching my students tax forms the slides begin to look like this:

This is a really interesting calculator that allows you to calculate the real damage you’re doing to your finances when you buy something with credit.

You’ll find the calculator on the right side of the page. You enter the cost of what you’re buying, then fill out what your interest rate is, the balance that you’re carrying on that card, and how many payments you make a month. Next, click… Continue reading

Welcome to Plugged In, a website devoted to bringing you family friendly movie, music, and video game reviews. This site offers you a way of making sure that the stuff your kids see, hear, and play are something you’d approve of. They even review rated R movies that are target towards teens.

The site is very easy to navigate. You’ll find a search field right on the main page so… Continue reading

Digital photography has become accessible to all through cameraphones, point and shoots and of course, DSLRs. But there’s one thing most beginners are unaware of: camera shake caused by wrong posture and holding of camera. These tips will tell you how to grip your camera for shake-free images and a better photography experience.

Windows 7 has quite a few neat tricks up its sleeve! Today’s tip is not only useful, but fun to mess around with, too!

So, open up a program (just about any one will do), and hold your Windows key ( the Windows key is the one located between your Ctrl and Alt keys on your keyboard and has the Windows logo emblazoned on it).… Continue reading